Emergency Medical Technician - BasicCertificate

Become a first responder.

Prepare to make a difference every day.

The work of emergency medical technicians offers challenges and rewards that few careers provide. With quick reaction and skilled care, they respond to emergencies, assess injuries, provide medical care, and transport injured and sick people to medical facilities. It’s demanding work, both physically and emotionally, but there’s also deep satisfaction in knowing that what they do saves lives.

Overview

At Baker, you receive hands-on training and clinical experience as you study to become an emergency medical technician. You learn how to analyze diagnostic signs and abnormal conditions, how to provide medical care both at the scene and during transport to a medical facility, and how to respond to other types of emergencies such as hazardous material spills or terrorist incidents.

When you complete our program, you’ll be 100% employable, and fully prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exams required for licensing in the state of Michigan.

Course Information

Requirements24 Hours

Course Number

Course Title

Credit Hours

EMS 101

12 Quarter Hours

Provides an overview of the components of the Emergency Medical Services system including roles and responsibilities of the Basic EMT, an overview of basic human anatomy, airway management patient assessment and documentation, and will address basic medical emergencies. The student will receive training to be eligible for an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card that will be current for two years, as a part of this course. 100 hours of lecture and 40 hours of lab are required.

Prerequisite(s):Student background check.

Basic EMT I

12

EMS 102

12 Quarter Hours

Continues the study of the Basic EMT program in preparation for Basic EMT licensure. Topics include additional medical and behavioral assessment, trauma management, patient stabilization, and transportation. This course will also focus on special populations and cultural considerations. 70 hours of lecture, 60 hours of lab, and 60 hours of clinicals are required.

Prerequisite(s):C or better in EMS 101, Student background check.

Basic EMT II

12

Quarter Hours Required for Graduation

24

Program Description

Program Status: Open Enrollment

This program provides a thorough understanding of the role of the emergency medical technician and stresses recognition of abnormal conditions through analysis of diagnostic signs and care for persons with specific illnesses or injury, at the scene and during transport to a medical facility. Special considerations, such as response to incidents involving hazardous materials, terrorist incidents, and emergency vehicle operations are explored. Successful completion of the program will make candidates eligible to apply for the National Registry of EMTs written exam which is necessary for licensure in the state of Michigan.

Academic Policies & Requirements

Accreditation

External peer review is the primary means of assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions and programs in the United States. This recognition is accomplished through program accreditation, approval, or certification.

Program Availability

Program availability varies by campus. Please contact the Admissions Department on your campus to learn more.

General Requirements

A general education core is required for all Associate and Bachelor degrees. All graduates must meet the general education requirements established by each academic program.

College Success Strategies (COL111A) or College Success Online (COL112) is required for all first-time freshmen and all online students enrolled in a certificate or degree program. This course will inform students of campus services, policies and procedures, and address learning styles and study strategies.

Many of the courses and programs at Baker College are offered in an online delivery format. See Online Programs. Contact your campus Academic / Administrative Office for details about online courses.

Getting Started

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Emergency Medical Technician - BasicCertificate

Become a first responder.

Prepare to make a difference every day.

The work of emergency medical technicians offers challenges and rewards that few careers provide. With quick reaction and skilled care, they respond to emergencies, assess injuries, provide medical care, and transport injured and sick people to medical facilities. It’s demanding work, both physically and emotionally, but there’s also deep satisfaction in knowing that what they do saves lives.

At Baker, you receive hands-on training and clinical experience as you study to become an emergency medical technician. You learn how to analyze diagnostic signs and abnormal conditions, how to provide medical care both at the scene and during transport to a medical facility, and how to respond to other types of emergencies such as hazardous material spills or terrorist incidents.

When you complete our program, you’ll be 100% employable, and fully prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exams required for licensing in the state of Michigan.

Provides an overview of the components of the Emergency Medical Services system including roles and responsibilities of the Basic EMT, an overview of basic human anatomy, airway management patient assessment and documentation, and will address basic medical emergencies. The student will receive training to be eligible for an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card that will be current for two years, as a part of this course. 100 hours of lecture and 40 hours of lab are required.

Continues the study of the Basic EMT program in preparation for Basic EMT licensure. Topics include additional medical and behavioral assessment, trauma management, patient stabilization, and transportation. This course will also focus on special populations and cultural considerations. 70 hours of lecture, 60 hours of lab, and 60 hours of clinicals are required.

This program provides a thorough understanding of the role of the emergency medical technician and stresses recognition of abnormal conditions through analysis of diagnostic signs and care for persons with specific illnesses or injury, at the scene and during transport to a medical facility. Special considerations, such as response to incidents involving hazardous materials, terrorist incidents, and emergency vehicle operations are explored. Successful completion of the program will make candidates eligible to apply for the National Registry of EMTs written exam which is necessary for licensure in the state of Michigan.

External peer review is the primary means of assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions and programs in the United States. This recognition is accomplished through program accreditation, approval, or certification.